The St. Andrews of Ireland

North West Golf Club is situated in Lisfannon, Buncrana, Co.Donegal and dates back to 1891 where it was one of the founding members of the Golfing Union of Ireland (G.U.I). Measuring over 6300 yards, this links course will present a challenge to all levels of golfer, especially when the wind blows.

The North West is rich with success along it’s 120 year path through history, the latest of these successes coming from Brian McElhinney, winning the European Amateur Championship in 2003 and British Amateur Championship in 2005 to name a few of his achievements.The club also won the All Ireland Senior Cup in 2005 and have competed well at local level in all teams events.

A founder member of the Golfing Union of Ireland, the course lies between the picturesque Moldy Mountains and the Sea. The surrounding scenery is magnificent. The Club boasts a modern, comfortable Clubhouse with catering, bar and locker room facilities.

There is much in common between St. Andrews and ‘Lisfannon’, such as concealed runs and bumps approaching the Greens that look easy enough to run onto. Difficulties too, do not always catch the eye from the tee so it is very much a case of careful shot selection and keeping the driver firmly in the bag. The holes are very varied with many sandy knocks and pleasant undulations but the general tendency is flattish. It provides pleasant Winter Golf.

The North West welcomes Societies and Groups to play the course throughout the year. The homely bar and excellent catering facilities make the club a great day out for any group. Presentations can be made after your competition in the clubhouse. The North West has what is considered by visitors to be one of the most welcoming and homely Club Houses around.

The Clubhouse Bar offers a friendly relaxing setting after a challenging day on the course; The restaurant is open daily and offers a wide ranging menu, with a warm friendly service.
The North West always welcomes new members to the club. With a course that is playable virtually all year round, the North West Golf Clubs membership is considered great value for money.

The North West Golf Club is surrounded by beautiful hotels and accommodation. This makes it an excellent destination for golfing weekends and holidays.

The club celebrated its 120th anniversary in 2011 and launched a book entitled "The story of the North West Golf Club 1891-2011" featuring photographs and articles from the past to the present.

You can find more information about the book and the rest of the services that the North West Golf Club has to offer on their website simply follow the link below.